33 courses in the 1993–94 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Undergraduate Officer M. Gutiérrez, ML. 209, ext. 3658
Courses not offered in the current academic year are listed at the end of this section.
Students with a knowledge of Spanish not acquired in an academic institution must write a placement test before registering in a language course.
Intensive drill in the fundamentals of grammar, comprehension and speaking. Some reading, translation and composition. The language laboratory is used as an integral part of the course.
For students with no previous knowledge of Spanish
Cannot be taken concurrently with SPAN 111
(WLU 101/151-40)
A continuation of SPAN 101.
Prereq: SPAN 101 or consent of the Department
(WLU 101/152-40)
For students with some knowledge of Spanish. Seeks to reinforce the language, both oral and written, through selected texts and grammar review. Language laboratory also used to increase understanding and speaking skills. Prereq: SPAN 102 or consent of the Department (WLU 121/171-30)
A continuation of SPAN 201A
Prereq: SPAN 201A or consent of the Department
(WLU 122/172-03)
Readings of major authors and study of the main literary trends from the middie ages to the 18th century.
Offered at WLU
Prereq: SPAN 201B
(WLU 205/255-30)
A continuation of SPAN 205 from the 18th century to the present. Offered at WLU Prereq: SPAN 205 (WLU 206/256-03)
A survey of the geography, history and problems of Latin America from pre- Columbian times to the present. Taught in English (WLU 223/273-30)
A survey of the literature, art and music of Latin America from pre-Columbian times to the present.
Taught in English
(WLU 233/283-03)
This course is an introduction to Latin American literature and will cover the most significant works from the conquest to the 19th century. The course also aims to introduce the student to literary analysis and, therefore, particular attention will be paid to the question of genre, terminology, literary movernents and textual analysis. Prereq: SPAN 201B (WLU 208/258-30)
This course is a continuation of SPAN 227 and will study the period beginning with Modemismo (c. 1880) to the present day. Works of such renowned authors as Neruda, Borges and Garcia Marquez will form part of the material taught in this course. The approach will be similar to SPAN 227 with special emphasis on textual analysis.
Prereq: SPAN 227
(WLU 209/259-03)
Intensive language study with the following objectives: to reinforce the study of oral and grammatical skills, with emphasis on creative compositions, oral presentations, class discussions and skilfull translations.
Prereq: SPAN 201B or consent of the Department
(WLU 211/261-30)
A continuation of SPAN 251A. Prereq: SPAN 251A (WLU 212/262-03)
Selected stories from outstanding writers in Spain, primarily of the 20th century. The chosen authors are representative of the most significant literary movements of the 19th and 20th centuries. Among the authors studied are V. Blasco Ibafez, Miguel de Unamuno, Pio Baroja, Azorin, Gabriel Miro, Camilo Jése Cela, Carmen Laforet, Miguel Delibes, Ignacio Aldecoa, Ana Maria Matute, Carmen Martin Gaite, Max Aub.
(WLU 204/254-3)
A study of selected stories by Latin American writers. The chosen stories are part of a literature in which the themes of “magical-realism”, exile, national identity, history, metaphysical fantasy and social struggle never stop flourishing. Some of the authors studied in this course are Juan Rulfo, Jorge L. Borges, Carlos Fuentes, G. Garcia M4rquez, Isabel Allende. (WLU 214/264-03)
A study of selected works of Valle Inclan, Azorin, Baroja and Unamuno. Prereq: SPAN 206 (WLU 322/372)
An in-depth study of selected prose mas-
terpieces from Sarmiento to the 1930's.
The political, social, cultural and educa-
tional motifs will be analyzed in detail. The
question of the novel as a vehicle for
social conscientization will also be studied. (WLU 308/358)
By special arrangements, an individual student or a small group of students will follow a course of study under the supervision of a faculty member.
(WLU 317/467-20)
Course Descriptions Spanish
This course is aimed at intense development of written and oral skills. Written assignments emphasize grammatical style and structure; oral class conversations are based on selected themes or topics relating to Spain and Latin America. Prereq: SPAN 251B (WLU 212/262-03)
A continuation of SPAN 351A. Prereq: SPAN 351A (WLU 302/352-02)
A study of the 20th-century novel and its development from the 1930's to the present through representative authors. While special attention will be paid to the esthetic achievements of the Latin American novel in the last half century, the individual works will be analyzed for their value as the expression of social and historical reality. Prereq: SPAN 228 or consent of Department (WLU 329/479-20)
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